Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

    Family Safety and Preservation Program

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    65C-13.025Initial Licensing Procedures

    65C-13.026In-Service Training

    65C-13.030Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers

    NOTICE OF CHANGE

    Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 38, No. 91, December 14, 2012 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

     

    65C-13.025 Initial Licensing.

    (3)(g) All drivers must be 22 years of age or older and have a valid Florida Driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.

    Rulemaking Authority 409.175,435.01, FS. Law Implemented 409.17, 435.04, FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended__________.

     

    65C-13.026 Continuing Education.

    (3) If the absence of the caregiver during training would leave children without approved adult supervision, the supervising agency shall make arrangements for child care or shall reimburse the caregiver for child care purchased at a reasonable rate by the parents for children in their care.

    Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended__________.

     

    65C-13.030 Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers.

    (2)(d)4. The Regional Managing Director is authorized to grant an exception to the requirement to adhere to the order of preference as documented by the lead agency on behalf of the caregiver.

    Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 7-21-10,________.